United Kingdom Passport 2026
United Kingdom Passport Photo Specification
United Kingdom Passport photo requirements: 3.5 × 4.5cm, cream or light grey background, head height 29-34mm.
| Size | 3.5 × 4.5cm |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 413 × 531px (인화) / 600 × 750px (디지털) |
| DPI | 300 or higher |
| Background | Cream or light grey |
| Head Height | 29-34mmRequired |
| Validity | Within 6 months |
| File Spec | JPEG |
- UK passport
- Print: cream/light grey background
- Digital: min 600×750px
- Head height (crown to chin) 29-34mm
Restrictions
- Clothing
- Bare shoulders and uniforms acceptable. Reject clothing hiding facial features (high scarves covering chin). Hoods/coat collars acceptable if facial features visible
- Expression
- Neutral expression (neither frowning nor smiling), mouth closed. Relaxed mouth with slightly visible teeth acceptable. Reject if expression distorts facial shape (wide smile, pouting, frowning). Children under 6 exempt
- Glasses
- Remove glasses to ensure accurate biometric. Dark, tinted, or mirrored glasses must be removed. If worn: both eyes must be clearly visible (white and pupil), frames may cover eye socket/eyelids but not eyes, no glare/reflection covering eyes
- Ears
- No earphones, ear buds, or over-head headphones. Visible hearing aids acceptable. Edges of face must show clearly
- Face
- Full front view of face and shoulders, squared to camera, centered. Chin and top of head clearly visible. Nothing covering the face. Eyes in top 40-70% of photo (vertical eye band). No tilting
- Headwear
- Not permitted except for religious headwear (if not covering face) or medical head coverings (scarves, bandages for wounds/hair loss). Hair accessories acceptable if facial features clear
- Accessories
- No earphones/headphones. Hearing aids acceptable. Beards and moustaches acceptable. Single-colored bindi acceptable. Permanent tattoos acceptable. Temporary jewelry bindis rejected. Multiple piercings rejected if causing reflection
Create Your United Kingdom Passport Photo
One selfie is all it takes — a 3.5 × 4.5cm compliant ID photo in minutes.
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Front-facing
Chest-up framing
One person
Sharp focus
Mouth closed (no teeth)
Documents Accepting the Same Photo
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The documents below use the same spec (3.5 × 4.5cm) as United Kingdom Passport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a UK Passport photo?
The UK Passport photo size is 35 × 45 mm. The background must be Cream or light grey.
Can I take a UK Passport photo at home?
If you meet the size (35 × 45 mm) and background (Cream or light grey) requirements, a photo you take yourself can work. Some countries and document types, though, require an in-person commercial photographer or reject photos retouched with editing software or AI — so check the official guidance before you submit. MONKOS AI removes the background and crops to spec automatically; where edited photos are not accepted, use it to check your size and framing before the shoot.
What is the background color for a UK Passport photo?
A UK Passport photo requires a Cream or light grey background. Shadows or patterns may cause rejection.
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